Handmade Mother’s Day Card Inspiration with Scrapbook.com Exclusives

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and while this day can bring up all kinds of emotions, I hope this card offers a little spark of inspiration—whether you're making something to honor a loved one, or simply want to create something beautiful. One of the best things about handmade cards is how easy it is to customize them. Just switch out the sentiment to fit your needs!

Let’s take a closer look at how I made this layered and love-filled card using some of my favorite Scrapbook.com Exclusives.

HOW IT CAME TOGETHER

I started with a pretty checked pattern from the Meadow Paper Pad, which I die cut using one of the edges from the Decorative Edges Die Set for a soft, detailed border.

Next came the layering fun! I used a mix of dies—including Nested Stitched Stamps, Labels, Tickets, and Butterflies 2—to cut pieces from both the Meadow and Vintage Paper Pads. This gave me a beautiful variety of shapes and textures to work with.

To add a bit of organic detail, I cut the Sprigs Die Set from Distress Watercolor Cardstock and ink smooshed them using coordinating Distress Inks. It’s such a fun way to add a touch of whimsy and custom color.

Finally, I die cut the sentiment from the Mother’s Day Die Set using cardstock that matched the color palette of the card. It all came together with soft layers, sweet details, and lots of heart. 

Happy Mother's Day Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Scrapbook.com Exclusives

NEW FROM SCRAPBOOK.COM

If you're looking to make heartfelt cards for the moms, dads, or grandparents in your life, the new Mother’s & Father’s Day Bundle from Scrapbook.com is a fantastic place to start. It includes stamps and dies that are perfect for these special occasions—or anytime you just want to show someone you care.

Bonus: a coordinating die for the stamp set is coming soon for those of you (like me!) who love to skip the fussy cutting.

Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or simply sending a little love, I hope this card sparks your creativity. Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to see what you make!

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Explore the Difference Between Distress Inks and Distress Oxides

Come explore the differences between Distress Inks and Distress Oxides in my latest YouTube video. In the first part of the video I’m sharing how to use Distress Inks with a watercolor stamping technique and in the second part I’m sharing how to use Distress Oxides with a stamp and smudge technique. Different products, different techniques, but with the same colors they seem quite similar!

Explore the Difference Between Distress Inks and Distress Oxides by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

NEVER LOSE YOUR SENSE OF WONDER

This card features Distress Inks used with a watercolor stamping technique. I'm also using some of the stamps and stencils from the Stampers Anonymous March 2025 Spring + Easter Curation. This includes French Marketplace, Urban Tapestry, Artful Flight, and Mixed Media Stamp and Stencil Set 44, 

Never Lose Your Sense Of Wonder Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

BRAND NEW BEGINNINGS CARD

This card features Distress Oxides with a stamp and smudge technique...always a favorite of mine! On this card I'm using French Marketplace, Fairytale Frenzy, and Layering Stencil Mini Set 10. 

Brand New Beginning Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Tim Holtz Distress Techniques Anyone Can Do

Spring has sprung so I just couldn't resist creating a card using the beloved Tim Holtz Mr. Rabbit Stamp Set! In my latest video I’m sharing some Tim Holtz Distress techniques that anyone can do using Distress Spray Stains and Distress Inks and/or Distress Watercolor Pencils. I’ve put them together to create a card perfect for celebrating spring or Easter! So grab those spray stains and inks and join me for a little inky adventure!

Mr Rabbit Happy Spring Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Distress Spray Stains

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


As always, please check your stash for similar items when it comes to the stamps, dies, and embossing folders that I’m using. You probably have something similar that you can use. If, however, you are interested in any of the products I’m using in this video, you can find the supply list with links down below.

MR RABBIT HAPPY SPRING CARD


Mr Rabbit Happy Spring Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Distress Ink and Distress Spray Stains

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through those links and whether you purchase that exact item or something else entirely, you’re supporting me at no extra cost to you. The commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Industrial Vibes | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

Tim Holtz has once again gone back to the vault with his latest Sizzix release. In my latest video I’m sharing another card I made using some of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix dies and embossing folders. I’m using a combination of Distress products including Distress Inks, Distress Oxides AND Distress Paints to create an industrial vibe on both the background and the die cuts.

Happy Birthday Card by Juliana Michaels featuring TIm Holtz Vault Gears Embossing Folder and Vault Industrial Thinlits Die Set

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.



Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD

Here is close up look at the card I created in this video using some of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix embossing folders and die sets. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.




SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Enjoy The Journey | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

Enjoy the journey and the Tim Holtz Vault Embossing Folder release! I don't know about you, but I LOVE embossing folders! There are SO many ways you can use them and they are always perfect for adding some interest and texture to your card.

Tim Holtz just released a set of 5 embossing folders that are based on designs that were released in the past. These new folders have been updated to have a little more dimension than the originals, but if you happen to have the originals, you might not need these. However, for those of us (myself included) that didn't get them the first time around this re-release is a wonderful opportunity!

To create the background I used the Vault Airmail Embossing Folder. I embossed a piece of white cardstock and then rubbed Fired Brick and Faded Jeans Distress Ink Pads over the embossed design. Quite honestly I was just playing around and wasn't expecting to use this as a card background, but when I was finished playing I really liked it! I then finished it off with some layered of cardstock and die cut pieces that added to the theme. 

If you would like to see the difference between these new embossing folders and the originals, make sure to CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO.


Here's a look at the 5 Vault Embossing Folders that are now available!
Which ones are you loving? Do you have any of the original embossing folders in your stash?

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!



Rusty Grungy Lace? Yes, Please! | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

The latest release from Tim Holtz and Sizzix is now available and it includes a great lineup of vault classics reimagined as only Tim Holtz can do! In my latest video I’m sharing one of the cards I created using some of these new Tim Holtz Sizzix dies and embossing folders. Before I get into the making, I share a quick walk through of the products and show you what is so different about the new embossing folders.

In this video I'm sharing a fun, but quick technique that can be done with just about any embossing folder you may have and it’s a great way to create a rusty grungy effect even with lace!

Hello There Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Lace Embossing Folder and a Rusty Grungy Lace Technique

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. 

HELLO THERE CARD

Here is an up close look at the card I created in this video using some of the new Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025 dies and embossing folders. The finished card size is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inches.




SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

6 Ways To Use Alcohol Inks | Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

In this video I’m sharing 6 ways to use alcohol inks combined with alcohol pearls, alloy alcohol inks, texture paste, embossing powder and alcohol lift ink. Each technique is a way to take a simple alcohol ink background to the next level.

6 Ways to use Alcohol Inks by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

6 WAYS TO USE ALCOHOL INKS

Here’s a look at each of the finished cards I created. To embellish most of the cards I added a simple die cut shape. I added a heat embossed sentiment to each card and finished all of them off by matting the background with a layer of gold cardstock and a layer of white cardstock.

TECHNIQUE NO. 1 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL LIFT INK + STENCIL

Alcohol ink, alcohol lift ink and stencil card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 2 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL, ALCOHOL LIFT INK + STAMP

Alcohol ink, alcohol lift ink and stamp card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 3 - ALCOHOL LIFT INK TRANSFER

Alcohol ink transfer card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 4 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL + TEXTURE PASTE

Alcohol ink, alcohol pearl and texture paste card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 5 - ALCOHOL INK, ALCOHOL PEARL + ALLOY ALCOHOL INK

Alcohol ink, alcohol pearl and Alloy alcohol ink card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

TECHNIQUE NO. 6 - ALCOHOL INK + HEAT EMBOSSING

Alcohol ink and heat embossing card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Spring Curated Collection

I really love how this set of cards came together and I hope you enjoyed learning these 6 ways to take your alcohol ink to the next level! Which technique is your favorite?

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!


 

5 Ways To Use Simon Hurley Solar Sprays

In my latest video, I'm sharing 5 ways to use the new Simon Hurley Solar Sprays! If you love adding a touch of shimmer and shine to your projects then these sprays are for you! I also want to thank Simon and Ranger Ink for so generously sending these sprays to me to create with. From the first spray, I fell in love with them! The techniques I share in my video just scratch the surface on the many ways these sprays can be used to add some shimmer and shine to your cards!

5 Ways To Use Simon Hurley Solar Spray by Juliana Michaels

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

SIMON HURLEY SOLAR SPRAY CARDS


If you are interested in a closer look at each of the completed cards, then keep scrolling.

Thank You Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Just A Note Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Soar Above The Clouds Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Simon Hurley Solar Paste

Thanks for stopping by and taking a closer look at the cards I created using the Simon Hurley Solar Sprays.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

Amazing Must-Try Die Cutting Techniques | Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault March 2025

Before I get into the new video and card I want to share with you that my next LIVE class is now available. Stretch Your Die Cuts is coming Saturday, April 12th at 12PM EST. You can learn more and get your ticket by clicking the link below.

STRETCH YOUR DIE CUTS CLASS

This class is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about taking your die cutting to the next level while combining it with mixed media. Throughout the class you’ll learn multiple ways to combine dies with inks, sprays, paints, embossing powder and more to create a variety of unique effects and help you get the most from your dies and die cutting machines. Each technique is broken down into easy to follow steps.

Throughout the class I’ll be sharing loads of tips and tricks as well. Whether you’re new to die cutting and mixed media or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone. Along with the background techniques, you’ll also learn some ideas on how to finish the cards.

The goal of this class is to boost your confidence in using your dies and die cutting machines for a variety of mixed media techniques and to feel comfortable incorporating them into your paper crafting projects.

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Floristry Die Set and Vault Edges Die Set

As for my latest video I'm sharing some amazing, must-try die cutting techniques using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault March 2025 release. In the video I walk you through how I created this card using the Vault Edges and Vault Floristry Die Sets.
 
I also share this option at the end of the video. For this card I used a mix of Tim Holtz stamps to do my own collage stamping instead of using the Tim Holtz Hodgepodge Stamp. And for the the die cutting I used the Vault Wildflowers Die Set instead of the Vault Floristry Die Set.

Hello Card by Juliana Michaels featuring the Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Wildflowers Die Set and Vault Edges Die Set

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out. 


Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!


Clipboard Mini Album | Tim Holtz Sizzix March 2025

The Vault has been opened once again and Tim Holtz is back with a new Sizzix Vault release! I used the new Vault Noteworthy along with some Idea-ology bits and piece to create this Clipboard Mini Album. 

Clipboard Mini Album by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Sizzix Vault Noteworthy

The first thing I thought of when I saw the clipboard die was a mini album or tag album of some sort. Initially I was going to create a swatch book with it, but since I already have a lot of my inks and such swatched, I decided to go in a slightly different direction and create a swatch book using some of my Idea-ology stash! The 2024 Idea-ology release came in a rainbow of colors and while I had collected all the things, I had yet to use them. So I gathered them and sort them by color and started creating my little mini album.


I began by die cutting the clipboard using Kraftstock and Silver Metallic Craftstock. I inked the edges of the Kraftstock clipboard with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I then sanded the metallic clip piece to give it a distressed effect and then inked it with the same Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I then assembled each of the clipboards.


Next, I used the paper die to cut out sections from the Large Collage Strips. I then embossed them using the embossing folder from the Vault Side-Order Floristry. I rubbed over the embossed design with some Sizzix Gold Luster Wax for a little interest. I  then inked the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. 


Once that was completed it was just a matter of going through my stash and selecting ephemera pieces in the coordinating color to create a small collage on the paper.


If you look closely I also used some of the rainbow colored stamp stickers from the Postmarked Sticker Book.


For the focal point on each clipboard I selected either a flower or butterfly and adhered that with some double sided foam adhesive for a bit of dimension.


I then finished off each one with a Clippings Sticker.


Lastly, I added all of the clipboards to a book ring and finished that off with a bit of seam binding and some Idea-olgy charms and a skeleton key.


I hope you enjoyed learning how this Clipboard Mini Album featuring the Tim Holtz Vault Noteworthy came together.

SUPPLIES

Below you can find the supplies I used to create this card and the swatches. When you shop through the links below, I receive a small commission from Scrapbook.com. These links are at no cost to you and the commission I receive helps me cover the costs of my blog and other expenses, and allows me to continue to provide you with FREE inspiration and tutorials. If you want to learn more about what an affiliate link is, you can see my full affiliate and product disclosure statement here. Thank you so much for your love and support!

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